How long is quarantine required for a positive mixed-sample nucleic acid test?
Disease description:
My colleague tested positive in a pooled nucleic acid test yesterday and went home for isolation today. How long does the isolation period need to be?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
A positive nucleic acid test result from a mixed sample generally requires isolation for about 5 to 7 days, although the exact duration may vary depending on individual physical conditions. When a mixed sample tests positive, all individuals in that sample will be placed under individual quarantine, followed by individual testing for confirmation. The specific length of isolation depends on the results of the confirmatory nucleic acid retesting.
